The Ekka holiday is normally the 6th day of The Royal Queensland Show and is a public holiday for people living and working within Brisbane city. It is also known as Ekka People’s Day and Brisbane Show Day.

Ekka People’s Day — the official name of The Royal National Agricultural (R.N.A.) Show Day — takes place during the second or third week of August and takes place on August 10 this year. Ekka People’s Day usually falls on the sixth day of The …

The Ekka is the annual agricultural show of Queensland, Australia. Its formal title is the Royal Queensland Show, and it is held at the Brisbane Showgrounds. It was originally called the Brisbane Exhibition, but it is more commonly known as the Ekka, short for "exhibition".

Jan 31, 2025 · Public holidays for annual agricultural, horticultural and industrial shows are appointed each year. Show (public) holidays can be searched by year. You can also use the …

Jul 20, 2024 · Ekka People’s Day is a lively celebration in Brisbane, Australia, that brings together city and country life. This event is part of the larger Royal Queensland Show, affectionately known as Ekka. People flock to the Brisbane Showgrounds for a day of fun, food, and festivities.

Ekka People's Day is officially the Royal National Agricultural (RNA) Show Day and a public holiday in Brisbane only. The public holiday takes place on the second or third Friday in August. Until 2022, Ekka People's Day was held on the Wednesday during the RNA Show period.

Jan 1, 2025 · The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) Public Holiday is for Brisbane only. Please select your region (where regional filters have been published) to view regional Ekka public holiday dates.

Ekka People's Day arrives on August 10, bringing with it an opportunity to enjoy everything from live entertainments to livestock displays. First held in 1876, Ekka, short for "Exhibition," is a Queensland tradition that combines the country and the city to provide an unforgettable spectacle.

Royal National Agricultural Show Day takes place on the second or third Wednesday in August and lasts for a period of 10 days. This event occurs at the Brisbane Showgrounds and is a public holiday in Queensland.

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